SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Interpreting Services DFAS-Indianapolis - Wage Determination - Questionnaire - DFAS Clauses - Schedule of Items Table - Performance Work Statement
- Notice Date
- 11/7/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541930
— Translation and Interpretation Services
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Contract Services Directorate, Columbus, 3990 East Broad Street, Bldg #21, Room 2B218, Columbus, Ohio, 43218
- ZIP Code
- 43218
- Solicitation Number
- HQ0423-12-T-0002
- Archive Date
- 12/1/2011
- Point of Contact
- Carrie Fairbanks, Phone: 6146931912
- E-Mail Address
-
carrie.fairbanks@dfas.mil
(carrie.fairbanks@dfas.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Performance Work Statement Schedule of Items Table DFAS Clauses Past Performance Questionnaire Wage Determination INTERPRETING SERVICES DFAS-INDIANAPOLIS REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) NO: HQ0423-12-T-0002 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for the purchase of obtaining interpreter services for the deaf and hard of hearing employees on an as needed basis at Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in Indianapolis, IN in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This will be a Labor Hour Contract type. This will be a total small business set-aside. NAICS code for this announcement is 541930 with small business size standard $7.0 million. SOLICITATION CLOSING DATE: All quotes must be received by 3:00 p.m. (EST), Monday November 21, 2011. Preferred delivery method for submission of your quote is via email: carrie.fairbanks@dfas.mil. Quotes shall include at a minimum, in addition to the items listed in the section Basis for Award below, the following: • Unit price per hour (per interpreter) based on estimated 1,485 hours per year for the base year and two option year periods. • Vendor Contact Name, Phone Number and Email Address • Company CCR Cage Code or DUNS Number • Tax Identification Number • Business Size: Small/Large/Other: _______________ Note: An optional Schedule of Items table has been provided as a separate attachment to assist with supplying the required pricing and vendor contact information. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Prior to submission of quote, please verify your CCR: https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx and ORCA: http://orca.bpn.gov/ registrations are current and active. DESCRIPTION: Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) requires interpreter services on an as needed basis as described in the Performance Work Statement (attached separately). DESCRIPTION: See attached Performance Work Statement. Item 001: Interpreter Services as described in the Performance Work Statement. Quantity = Estimated 1,485 hours provided on an as-needed basis during the base year period of performance. Unit price shall be provided per interpreter per hour. Item 002: Interpreter Services as described in the Performance Work Statement. Quantity = Estimated 1,485 hours provided on an as-needed basis during option year one (1) period of performance. Unit price shall be provided per interpreter per hour. Item 003: Interpreter Services as described in the Performance Work Statement. Quantity = Estimated 1,485 hours provided on an as-needed basis during option year two (2) period of performance. Unit price shall be provided per interpreter per hour. Place of Performance, inspection and acceptance will be on-site at Defense Finance and Accounting Service, 8899 E. 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249. Period of Performance : One year from date of award with Two - One Year Option Periods. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. The Government intends to include the following DFAS, FAR and DFAR clauses and provisions, either by reference or in full text in the resulting award. NOTE: The FAR and DFARS clauses may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. DFAS Clauses may be accessed in full text under attachment titled DFAS Clauses. FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2010) FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors - Commercial (JUN 2008) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items (OCT 2010) Alternate I (APR 2002) Excerpt (Note: This clause has been included in the document titled DFAS Clauses) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (JUN 2010) Alt 1 (Oct 2008) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues of Executive Order Commercial Items (APR 2010) Deviation FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990) FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) (Note: This clause has been included in the document titled DFAS Clauses) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Concerns (JUN 2003) FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996) FAR 52.219-28 Post-award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUN 2007) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003_ FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (OCT 2010) FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (NOV 2007): The Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, applies to this acquisition, per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that have been incorporated by reference. Wage Determination No 1998-0742, Revision No 25, dated 6/13/11 is applicable to this solicitation and has been separately attached. Pursuant to FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires, the following data is provided for informational purposes only and is not a Wage Determination: The General Schedule (GS) equivalent to this position is as follows: Employee Class: Interpreter (Sign Language)/Court Reporter (CART Services) - GS-9 with a Monetary Wage - Fringe Benefits of $23.33 per hour. FAR 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (SEP 2010) FAR 52.232-7 -- Payments Under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts (FEB 2007) FAR 52.233-1 Disputes (JUL 2002) FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (APR 1984) DFAR 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative (DEC 1991) DFAR 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (JAN 2009) DFAR 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JAN 2009) DFAR 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product. Alternate A (SEP 2007) DFAR 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A (SEP 2007) DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items ( DEC 2010) Deviation DFAR 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAR 2008) DFAR 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) DFAS 52.223-9000 Environmentally Preferable Products (OCT 2007) DFAS 252.232-9000 Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) Instructions (JAN 2010) DFAS DCG 204.2 Replacement of Paper Document Distribution Electronic Document Access (EDA). BASIS FOR AWARD: The Government will award a contract resulting from this announcement to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. DFAS reserves the right to issue an order to a vendor for reasons other than the lowest price. To permit a thorough and effective evaluation, the quote should be as concise, complete and clear as possible so as to permit the Government to make evaluation of the quote without further information being required from the quoter. Inclusion of any important consideration not covered by this request is encouraged. The Government reserves the right to make a determination whether a quote is acceptable or unacceptable solely on the basis of the information submitted and proceed without requesting additional information. Therefore, each response should be submitted in the most favorable terms satisfying the RFQ requirement. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: price, key personnel and past performance. The following should be addressed in your quote: KEY PERSONNEL: Resume and other supporting documents demonstrating relevant qualifications, certifications (as applicable), background and knowledge, in sufficient detail, to demonstrate the capability of the Contractor's designated Point of Contract. (Reference A.3 in the Performance Work Statement.) PAST PERFORMANCE: The provided information should clearly demonstrate or identify the following: relevant past performance within the last two (2) years and the contractor's ability to provide certified interpreters. Quoters shall furnish the past performance questionnaire (attached separately) to at least three (3) references but no more than five (5) to complete regarding the quoter's past performance. Questionnaires must be submitted to the Contract Specialist directly and no later than the response time and date stated in this announcement. The information submitted should reflect an experience in similar types of contracts. Preference will be given to quoters who have provided similar services at a DFAS Government installation or familiarity with Government finance and accounting operations. Nondisclosure of applicable past performance information, which may reflect poorly upon the Quoter's capability, will be considered accordingly. PRICE: The provided information should clearly identify the unit price per hour for interpreter services for the base year and two one-year option periods. An optional table has been included as an attachment titled Schedule of Items Table to assist with submission of pricing for your convenience. Option(s), inclusive of any potential extensions in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, will be evaluated at time of award. (Ref FAR 52.217-5) The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). INVOICES: Shall be submitted via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) to a WAWF acceptor that will be identified in the resulting contract. Reference DFAS Clause 252.232-9000. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS RFQ: All questions and inquiries concerning any aspect of this announcement must be submitted in writing to carrie.fairbanks@dfas.mil for clarification sufficiently in advance of the deadline of receipt of the quote to get an answer in time to meet that deadline. Telephone requests will not be honored. The Government's response to inquires will be made in writing. Any resulting additions, deletions or changes to the RFQ will be made by issuances of a formal amendment. Quoters are instructed specifically to contact only the issuing contract office in connection with any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award. PLEASE NOTE: A quotation does not constitute an award; therefore, an obligation to your company is not official until you receive a purchase order for this service.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 8899 E. 56th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46249, United States
- Zip Code: 46249
- Zip Code: 46249
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